89 Cheyenne Resto/Makeover

[dagen_1]

I copied this thread from FSC, so the time-line isn't accurate.[/B]


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The truck was originally from Hickory, N.C. The original owner moved to Va. just before i bought the truck. The previous owner had installed a fifth-wheel hitch in the bed to pull his 4-banger race car to the local track leaving 8 bolt holes in the bed (which are gone later).

The tired 305 and 400 tranny got rebuilt just over 8k miles before i got the truck. The previous owner was wanting an NBS and decided to sell me the 89.

I used the truck as a work truck the first year i had it. After tinting the windows and installing a Kenwood deck, the Western Chassis 4/6 drop kit was the first real modification done to the truck. DT Nitro Slammers were installed at each corner.

this pic was taken at the shop that put on the 4/6. The tires were 235/75/15 at the time.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/155174_174801375871073_100000236356515_530419_7215 162_n.jpg

My health went downhill some last winter slowing my plans down due to a $17,000 hospital bill. During this time i changed jobs and the truck was no longer a work truck and my car became the new Daily Driver.

Next on the list were a GoodMark Cowl Hood, Street Scene mirriors, 90+ composite lights, clear markers, and clear park lights. I rattle canned the grille to freshen it up even though i had plans for a new grille. I bought a set of Pacer DragStar wheels dirt cheap and threw them on temporarily running 235/60/15 in front and 255/60/15 out back.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/100_0939.jpg

Being a tall guy at 6ft 4in, the non-tilt column was a pain. So installing the tilt unit from a 94 was my next move.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/250186_220634881287722_100000236356515_889397_7772 241_n.jpg

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[dagen_1]

Up next was redoing the Air Conditioning System. It's been retro-fitted for the new freon and works very well.

I began to get tired of the stiff DT shocks, and read on here that Impala rear shocks would fit so i gave them a try... the rear shocks are for a 67 impala and ride real smooth compared to the DT shocks.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/100_0966.jpg

[dagen_1]

A couple months ago i started to realize that my budget for getting the truck painted was almost in sight. I pulled the bed and did some cleaning and then got some POR-15 out and got it everywhere (mostly on me...)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/POR/100_1014.jpg

while the bed was off, i flipped it and cleaned it real good, sanded it some and put some rattle can bed liner on the bottom side.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/POR/100_1026.jpg

[dagen_1]

My painter told me he'd knock off $500 if i worked on the inside of the bed. I sanded and sanded blending some scratches on the sides, but stripped the floor and tailgate to the bare metal... and hit it with some self-etching primer.

before (with flip handle opening)
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/truck%20bed%20prep/100_1106.jpg

after:
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/truck%20bed%20prep/100_1112.jpg

if you look carefully, you'll see the row of holes that held one side of the fifth-wheel hitch. (they get filled later)

[dagen_1]

I had bought some mid-length headers a while back and wanted to get those on before any paint gets sprayed. The headers were from eBay... the same ones BanannaBrain bought... the gaskets are crap... i bought a set at napa and no leaks so far.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/308428_282199731797903_100000236356515_1145752_100 005429_n.jpg

under the hood will get some attention later on...like spring of 2013.

[dagen_1]

i took the wiper cowl, mirrors, door handles, grille, and bumper off before taking it to the painter... to save on some labor.

here are some pics from Tuesday to today...


http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1135.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1141.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1136.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1139.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1140.jpg

I'm getting a new front windshield installed and a solid rear glass too.

here's where we're at so far!

[dagen_1]

getting started on the front half...

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1145.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1144.jpg

all that's left to get ready for primer is the cowl hood (should go quick since it's new), the roof, and back of the cab. He said i should see some green parts next week.

[dagen_1]

here's a small update.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1151.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1150.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1149.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1152.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1153.jpg

shaved stake pockets and antenna

[dagen_1]

sneek peek

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/100_1154.jpg

[dagen_1]

crappy cell pic... didn't have my camera with me.


http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/1206011740.jpg

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http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/1206011741.jpg

i was told it would be ready to leave tomorrow... front glass is getting installed today.

[dagen_1]

took a few pics today... after driving in the rain to get to the parent's house to use their garage to put some stuff back together.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/reassembly/100_1179.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/reassembly/100_1182.jpg

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http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/reassembly/100_1177.jpg

i'm off work a week for Christmas.... i'll get some more done if the weather holds out.

[dagen_1]

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/during%20paint%20process/0121021240.jpg

on the way to get the windows tinted... the weather has sucked and i still have yet to clean her up good and take a better pic.

[dagen_1]

got the front windshield tinted today...and a much needed bath

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/3-10-12/DSC00137.jpg

[dagen_1]

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/3-10-12/DSC00126.jpg

sides/rear 20% tint, windshield is 35%

[dagen_1]

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/front%20leds/DSCF0019.jpg

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http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/front%20leds/th_daylight-leftblinker.jpg (http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/front%20leds/?action=view&current=daylight-leftblinker.mp4)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/front%20leds/th_hazardsw-HIDs.jpg (http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/front%20leds/?action=view&current=hazardsw-HIDs.mp4)

the lack of rectifier diodes in my 1157-style led parklights causes the blink pattern to back-load the circuit. The first video shows that the park lights DO NOT completely blink "off" while blinking the turn signal. The second video is hazards..notice the delayed blinking...

disclaimer: the back-loading of the circuit is NOT from danny's LEDs. The problem is from the eBay LEDs in the park lights. I'll grab a video after this weekend with the stock bulbs to show the true blinking pattern.

thanks danny! i love 'em.

[dagen_1]

took her to a local fund-raising show..

1st place late model modified & best custom paint... i was shocked, but happy :)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/DCCC2k12show/100_1361.jpg

[dagen_1]

got the rear tires for the new wheels this weekend. (fronts are next payday)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/100_1381.jpg

some of the fender gap will be gonna shortly.. bare with me :)

[dagen_1]

front wheels are on...

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/tt2s/100_1403.jpg

[dagen_1]

small update:

bye-bye belltech, hello DJM

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/100_1426.jpg

a lil trimmy trim for an inch

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/100_1428.jpg

western chassis drop shackles (on the bottom hole for 1 inch)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/100_1436.jpg

all done... and dirty..she needs a bath

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/100_1433.jpg

[dagen_1]

got a new camera and some software...

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Sept302012023chopped_zpsdcb7b45e.jpg

[dagen_1]

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Sept302012022-cropped_zpsfa75d853.jpg

[dagen_1]

okay, all copied - from here on out the timeline will be correct and accurate.

[dagen_1]

ordered sample swatches of these colors in vinyl a minute ago... gonna see which looks best with my paint incase i two-tone the interior.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/interior%20ideas/Lime-Green-Marinercollection.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/interior%20ideas/Capitano_Parakeet.jpg

this is the base color most everything will be.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/interior%20ideas/ADV21-Fawn.jpg

[rj2]

First green looks best imo

[Devs93]

I like that tan! I would see what green matches the best i think it would be the first one

[dagen_1]

i'm guessing the first one (like you guys said) will be the closest match. i don't plan on alot of green for the interior.. just doing some research and trying to finalize a plan. The carpet from LMC is a tad darker tan..which is fine since i don't want the interior TOO matched or monochromatic looking.

[Devs93]

Something i learned from sewlow on gmt is dark colored carpets in lighter interiors looks :boobs:

[dagen_1]

Something i learned from sewlow on gmt is dark colored carpets in lighter interiors looks :boobs:

i agree... Al and I have had several conversations about picking color(s), matching textures, etc. i think the carpet a few shades darker will make the rest of the colors pop.

I've been sitting here sketching a design for the center console... nothing radical, but far from a rectangular box. i'm thinking tan vinyl on sides (to match seats) with a fiberglass color matched top (sour green). double din dvd in the console, gauges (later on) 6.5" speakers on the sides towards the front, and a hidden rear-facing sub. i'd like the sub exposed, but remember i have two dogs that travel with me and i don't want claws tearing through a cone.

[Red91]

That center console sounds sick! I bet the light will play a few tricks on that vinyl. I net the first the color will be close but we will see.

[rj2]

I think the seats should be a 2 tone tan. The light that you have and then the inserts in center of seat the darker color that youll put on the carpet. Then have them stitch it up with the sour green. The stitching. The consol. Maybe a few small trim pieces on dash and maybe a green insert in the door?

[dagen_1]

I think the seats should be a 2 tone tan. The light that you have and then the inserts in center of seat the darker color that youll put on the carpet. Then have them stitch it up with the sour green. The stitching. The consol. Maybe a few small trim pieces on dash and maybe a green insert in the door?

thanks for the feedback. i appreciate it. still not 100% locked on my design yet. but i've decided that the seats won't have sour green inserts. i want to avoid "random green areas" and try to pull off subtle green accents. I'll have to do some drawing (since i can't use CAD) and post a pic or two of my ideas. I definitely want double-stitched french seams on the upholstery work.

[dagen_1]

i hate not having a traditional garage. I do have a carport though. it's that time of year to put up the chrome/aluminum since i don't like cleaning/polishing in cold temperatures. time to rock the steelies.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Fall%202012/DSCN01361.jpg


but she floats like a Caddy on 70 series tires LOL

[Red91]

Gangster! I love the 70/60 series combo on mine! Aside from the occasional bump stop meeting she floats!

[dagen_1]

Gangster! I love the 70/60 series combo on mine! Aside from the occasional bump stop meeting she floats!

my 5/7 doesn't hit the bump stops (or hasn't yet). the tires in this pic are 235/70 & 255/70

[Red91]

I hit mine all the time! Lol Apparently I am lower than 7 out back (NOT complaining) I have 225/70 front and 255/60s rear. I bet with your sidewall that thing is smooth!

[dagen_1]

I hit mine all the time! Lol Apparently I am lower than 7 out back (NOT complaining) I have 225/70 front and 255/60s rear. I bet with your sidewall that thing is smooth!

i had bought these tires a couple years ago when she was my "work truck". Since the TH400 trans. doesn't have over-drive, i stayed with larger tires.

but a 700r4 is on my to-do-list.

[Bearcat91]

Haha ill be in winter mode soon! Expected snow next week wtf!

[Red91]

Yea I love my overdrive. I had an obs with the 400 in hs, it was a pig! My winter mode consists of a garage!

[beaver50]

Nice truck,You have done alot of work to it.I like that color green looks great on your truck.I know you said a 700R4 is on your list.What else have you got on to do list?It cant be too much

[dagen_1]

Nice truck,You have done alot of work to it.I like that color green looks great on your truck.I know you said a 700R4 is on your list.What else have you got on to do list?It cant be too much

ummm AIR RIDE!! lol ... finish the interior (i guess i should start on it first..), i kinda want to put a mild stereo system in it.

no body drops for this truck.. or insane engine. i just want a cruiser not a racer.

[dagen_1]

beaver50... i just noticed your location... you're not far at all. maybe an hour tops.

howdy neighbor!

[rj2]

I still think you should throw a cam in it and maybe an intake. wouldnt be crazy just a little more balls

[dagen_1]

I still think you should throw a cam in it and maybe an intake. wouldnt be crazy just a little more balls

thats a possibility down the road.

[dagen_1]

4th Gen. Trans Am WS6 bucket seats. (everything will be recovered, dyed, painted in another color after the air ride goes on)

i took the headrests off since i'm tall, with the seats all the way back, the headrests rub the back glass.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/interior%20ideas/DSCN0228.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/interior%20ideas/DSCN0226.jpg

[Bearcat91]

me gusta my friend!

[Old77]

oh man that is going to look great!!! :drool: will your interior eventually have carpet and all that stuff I'm guessing?

[Devs93]

Now I want some

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[dagen_1]

oh man that is going to look great!!! :drool: will your interior eventually have carpet and all that stuff I'm guessing?

yeah, no more rubber flooring when i start on the interior.

[dagen_1]

i spent the day removing the inner fenders, front shocks, grille, bumper, and relocating some stuff in preparation for the bag install.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSC00476_zps72a6b34c.jpg

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http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSC00478_zps9aefc2a9.jpg

the grille and bumper are removed to save on weight when the truck gets trailered to get some surgery (the bed will be off too obviously)

[Old77]

:popcorn: this is going to be awesome!!! Will you be laying frame when they're done??

[Devs93]

he better be lol

[Old77]

he better be lol

Just making sure it wasn't going to be one of those bag jobs where it's close to the ground but not touching lol....I've seen many like that :)

[Devs93]

There is a few obs's that are bagged...and dont sit any lower than mine lol. To each his own but i cant see dropping that kinda coin to not sit any lower. Cut that shit up. Chad the guy doing Dewaynes truck is one of the best in the biz though so its gonna be in great hands

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[Old77]

There is a few obs's that are bagged...and dont sit any lower than mine lol. To each his own but i cant see dropping that kinda coin to not sit any lower. Cut that shit up. Chad the guy doing Dewaynes truck is one of the best in the biz though so its gonna be in great hands

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I'm with you on that! I don't understand that either. If I'm bagging I'm laying on the ground :)

:rocking: Can't wait to see Dewayne's when it comes back :popcorn:

[dagen_1]

There is a few obs's that are bagged...and dont sit any lower than mine lol. To each his own but i cant see dropping that kinda coin to not sit any lower. Cut that shit up. Chad the guy doing Dewaynes truck is one of the best in the biz though so its gonna be in great hands

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to reply to old77's question: yes, at all costs. I agree with you and deven, lots of trucks going on air lately and don't lay frame... if i'm gonna spend that kinda dough, bitch better lay out. Deven, i agree about Chad.. i'm not one bit nervous about him working on it, in fact i'm feeling privileged.

as i said before, i will update my build threads on here/fsc/gmt... but withholding pics from Facebook until she's pretty much back together or done. my club will see progress pics, but nothing public on FB until further notice..

[Old77]

Looking forward to it man! :popcorn: I've followed your build on FSC and remember how it started and this thing has made quite the transformation. I love this truck :)

[e3mcgrath]

There is a few obs's that are bagged...and dont sit any lower than mine lol. To each his own but i cant see dropping that kinda coin to not sit any loweri know who you're talking about :happy175:

[dagen_1]

:popcorn: this is going to be awesome!!! Will you be laying frame when they're done??



he better be lol

that's the plan.

[dagen_1]

i know who you're talking about :happy175:

smh... makes no sense to me.. spend all that time and energy and money, only to still look static dropped with a lil negative camber...but not much.

[e3mcgrath]

ok, layd out's over. when's she go in? :)

[dagen_1]

ok, layd out's over. when's she go in? :)

heading to ohio tomorrow :)

[dagen_1]

now the fun begins...


sitting at Chad's garage awaiting her surgery.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/sourgirlatchads_zps64a6aea7.jpg

the details:

front: Ekstensive cups and shock relocators
rear: Nfamus 3-link
bags: Air Lift Dominator 2600 (2B-7)
shocks: toyota 4-runner 2wd front shocks, 86 C10 rear shocks

The truck will be on a temporary air setup until i collect all the parts for air management. (Tee'd in the front and rear with schrader valves)

the air management parts i have so far include:

2 Five gallon AVS tanks (9 ports each) ( i want to add air horns later on)
EDC bracket (thanks Eric)


plan to use:

8 SMC 3/8" valves
York 210 EDC
Hydraulic leader hose (local friend at Napa makes them for air ride applications)
haven't decided on a switch box yet... side to side doesn't interest me. so i'll probably use a 7 switch/rocker setup and omit the side to side feature.

any advice/tips is appreciated...

DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME!!

[dagen_1]

got a couple update pics this morning..

pass side:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1366810136070188_zpsac590366.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1366810136070175_zps417d3711.jpg

[Old77]

Nice!! Glad to see they are diving right into the project :popcorn: I've seen too many of these things go where you drop the truck off and it's another month (or more) before they even touch it. This is a good sign!! :party33:

[Devs93]

:GetMoney:

[dagen_1]

another couple updates:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1366848650300395_zpsfff39c53.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1366848650300377_zps2a84c007.jpg

[Red91]

Looking good man!

[dagen_1]

Looking good man!

she's getting there.. thanks Evan.


666th. post! haha hell yeah

[dagen_1]

a little more to post

shock mounts burned in:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1366924743105893_zpse1e056b3.jpg

tie rod notches burned in:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1366931161274761_zpsa23eb58a.jpg

pretty good lift with the Toyota shocks in front:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1366933495773856_zps9e5dde4c.jpg

and now... her first dump in the front:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1366933712816585_zps96b757c7.jpg

she'll lay frame once the rear is done...

that's all the updates i have for now...

[Old77]

They are making some great progress on her already!! :popcorn:

[dagen_1]

They are making some great progress on her already!! :popcorn:

i agree... and it's one person, not a crew, and he works a day job.. i figured he'd have to keep her a month at least. but at this rate, i may get her back next weekend.

[DRAGGIN95]

Looking good man, I can't wait to see it!

[Old77]

i agree... and it's one person, not a crew, and he works a day job.. i figured he'd have to keep her a month at least. but at this rate, i may get her back next weekend.

That's awesome man! He's either 1) motivated, 2) really enjoys doing it or 3) both and will have a VERY successful business sometime in the near future!!

[dagen_1]

That's awesome man! He's either 1) motivated, 2) really enjoys doing it or 3) both and will have a VERY successful business sometime in the near future!!

he's built several rides/suspensions that have been featured in magazines... recently took a day job for "paychecks in between paychecks" and insurance.. which is understandable in this economy.

[Old77]

he's built several rides/suspensions that have been featured in magazines... recently took a day job for "paychecks in between paychecks" and insurance.. which is understandable in this economy.

Wow that's cool. He obviously does outstanding work then! So when is your truck going to be featured in a magazine??? :popcorn:

[dagen_1]

Wow that's cool. He obviously does outstanding work then! So when is your truck going to be featured in a magazine??? :popcorn:

i don't expect it ever will be... or that's not my goal. after the air ride stuff is all buttoned up... i've got to tackle the interior.

[dagen_1]

Chad got some work put in on the rear today..

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1367109153020864_zps6deab9e9.jpg


http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1367109153020852_zpsb59150f3.jpg


rather than cut and hack on the gas tank cross member, he built a new one... and i likey


http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1367109153020833_zps435eb3e9.jpg

[Old77]

Was your frame already notched or did he really get all that done today??? :eek:

[dagen_1]

Was your frame already notched or did he really get all that done today??? :eek:

wasn't notched when i dropped it off. (well, not THIS notch, it had a c-notch for my 5/7 drop)

[dagen_1]

more work on the gas tank cross member

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1367166153842856_zpse5d31c37.jpg

[Old77]

wasn't notched when i dropped it off. (well, not THIS notch, it had a c-notch for my 5/7 drop)

I'm amazed at how fast he's working and still putting in quality work!!! Needs needs to bag my '77! :D

[dagen_1]

a few low-res pics... chad's cell phone died and he grabbed an old school camera.. i'll take better pics when i get her home.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1367197965670803_zpsf964998e.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1367197965670791_zps0e0c379d.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1367197965670759_zpsa468228c.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/image_1367197709519573_zps0194a613.jpg

all that's left is welding the upper shock bungs.. i picked shocks that were 1 inch too long.. but Eric got me straightened out. (thanks eric)

now... the long wait for the weekend to go pick her up.

[Old77]

This is going to be a LONG week waiting on that!!! :popcorn:

[rj2]

Nice

[dagen_1]

This is going to be a LONG week waiting on that!!! :popcorn:

it sure will be :(

Nice

thanks man..

[dagen_1]

some better quality pics that Chad sent this evening...

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/428767_504589292911702_1079305783_n_zps632cbdd1.jp g

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/942049_504589102911721_36321852_n_zps42c37513.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/601841_504588479578450_846065410_n_zpsd99bd420.jpg

[nighthawk016]

Truck is looking good!

[Old77]

:drool: Looks sooooo sexy man!! What are you plans for coating the frame? Just some undercoating like a POR15 or something or are you going to powedercoat it?

[rj2]

Do you wanna sell her dewayne?

[dagen_1]

Truck is looking good!

thank you sir!

:drool: Looks sooooo sexy man!! What are you plans for coating the frame? Just some undercoating like a POR15 or something or are you going to powedercoat it?

POR-15 (again), i wish i'd pressure washed the frame before i took the truck to Chad.. it's coated (except where the new stuff is)...but just dusty and ending up getting a ton of overspray on it when the body was painted.

Do you wanna sell her dewayne?

no ... i've got a sentimental attachment to this one.

[Old77]

POR-15 (again), i wish i'd pressure washed the frame before i took the truck to Chad.. it's coated (except where the new stuff is)...but just dusty and ending up getting a ton of overspray on it when the body was painted.


I gotcha :waytogo: Between the dust, overspray, and new pieces that were added I couldn't tell you'd done it before :) I love POR-15. I used it on my '77 for everything underneath and it's held up very well for several years now :)

[rj2]

I understand that man

[rj2]

Your truck is one of my favorites. I know theres a lot more radical trucks all over but man. That thing is clean and i love that color. And in response to a post in the chat thread about wheels...20s would be nice 22sand would be better. Either will look great. But please please no matter what size get something with a decent lip on it. That truck would look nasty tucking wheels with a fat lip. And i think some chrome 2sput would set that truck off perfect. It really is one of my favorites ever, can beat an obs with bags. Is that interior stock? Ive looked at pics. On here and facebook but for whatever reason i dont remember

[Bearcat91]

seats are from a f body...i think i saw ws6 some where but NOT SURE! and x2 one of my favorite trucks :)

[dagen_1]

Your truck is one of my favorites. I know theres a lot more radical trucks all over but man. That thing is clean and i love that color. And in response to a post in the chat thread about wheels...20s would be nice 22sand would be better. Either will look great. But please please no matter what size get something with a decent lip on it. That truck would look nasty tucking wheels with a fat lip. And i think some chrome 2sput would set that truck off perfect. It really is one of my favorites ever, can beat an obs with bags. Is that interior stock? Ive looked at pics. On here and facebook but for whatever reason i dont remember

im trying to avoid the "over modded" look. sometimes less IS more. i agree on the wheels!! hehe - thanks for the compliments.. most of the interior is out of the truck,, but is stock, the seats are 4th Gen F body ws6. (all to be dyed, painted, re-wrapped this fall//winter)

seats are from a f body...i think i saw ws6 some where but NOT SURE! and x2 one of my favorite trucks :)

ws6 sir... you're right! and thanks i'm trying to get her all purdy and stuff. hehe

[dagen_1]

bringing her home...


http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/sourgirlleavingchads_zps62f3e142.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0317_zps6ad72029.jpg

now.... to get those steelies off and the TT2s back on. lol

[Old77]

nice!! :drool: How long until it's back driveable again with bed and front end? :)

[dagen_1]

nice!! :drool: How long until it's back driveable again with bed and front end? :)

front end and wheels go back on this coming weekend. (along with painting the rear part of the frame and possibly the front part of the frame)

i'm hoping to have the bed done and the truck drivable by jun 15 for a local show

[dagen_1]

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0320_zpsae4760a6.jpg

i'm gonna have to use a flash to re-take this pic to show my clearance... tank was lifted 1.25"

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0321_zps29835625.jpg

driveshaft is SUPER CLOSE to the cab...but clears when laying frame.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0325_zps8b1a9a77.jpg


sitting in my stepdad's wood shop...where she'll be camping out a few days until i get the raw metal painted.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0324_zpse07d6219.jpg

pretty decent camber huh?!

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0322_zpse09aab89.jpg

[dagen_1]

got the TT2s back on...

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0330_zpse94d29fe.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0326_zps640e0df0.jpg

[Old77]

Do you live next door to a burial ground?? http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac305/07Burb/Funky/looking.gif

[dagen_1]

Do you live next door to a burial ground?? http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac305/07Burb/Funky/looking.gif

my parents do.

i borrow their garage from time to time.. i have a carport, and no way to keep my tools from walking off... so i work on the truck at their house. (an hour from my house)

[Old77]

my parents do.

i borrow their garage from time to time.. i have a carport, and no way to keep my tools from walking off... so i work on the truck at their house. (an hour from my house)

Well your parents have a very nice shop :waytogo: I sometimes go to my parents to do work as well because my dad has all the air tools and impact wrenches :D I've always thought that'd be weird living next to a cemetery, though. :D

Truck looks GREAT on those TT2's :) What is the width of the back wheels? They look wider than the front. :driver:

[dagen_1]

Well your parents have a very nice shop :waytogo: I sometimes go to my parents to do work as well because my dad has all the air tools and impact wrenches :D I've always thought that'd be weird living next to a cemetery, though. :D

Truck looks GREAT on those TT2's :) What is the width of the back wheels? They look wider than the front. :driver:

the front are 8" wide with 235/45/17
the rear are 9.5" wide with 275/40/17

[dagen_1]

got the grille and bumper and lights back on last night...

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/sour-grille-1_zps8e22aa36.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/sour-grille-2_zps259c8daf.jpg


POR'ing the back half of the frame/axle this evening... should have pics later.

[dagen_1]

done some cleaning, prepping, and got some POR-15 on the rear...and installed the shocks. I put a set of trailer lights on the rear to use temporarily until i get the bed back on and so i can drive the truck a lil bit.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/DSCN0344_zpsd291cc90.jpg

[Old77]

That rear is looking great with it POR15'd :drool:

[dagen_1]

not really an update worth mentioning, but the bed is at a buddy's house who is experienced at body-dropping trucks. i feel better about him raising the floor than myself with the assistance of my painter. i SHOULD have it back on the truck within a couple weeks. I'm having surgery on the 12th, so i hope to get the bed back by then.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags/sourbed_zps59d2bf02.jpg

[Old77]

:popcorn: awesome non-update :D

[dagen_1]

:popcorn: awesome non-update :D

haha agreed!

won't be much longer...

[Old77]

haha agreed!

won't be much longer...

Can't wait man!! :party33:

[dagen_1]

bracing and getting the measurements laid out

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/1016667_472780406139665_1510309717_n_zps8c831196.j pg

this is the part that turned my stomach....hehe grinding on paint that's less than 2 yrs old... and quite pricey.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/9401_472780612806311_921799871_n_zps8f5c6c53.jpg

some cuts made.. you can see in the header panel two thin black lines marking where the panel will be sectioned to retain the stock appearance. (again, another pic that turns my stomach LOL)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/1002794_472781112806261_1130848229_n_zps0c862e5d.j pg

the final measurement (if i'm not mistaking) of the cut sections is 7 11/16"

[Bearcat91]

that would make me queasy too!!! are you gonna re paint the bed green or do bed liner?

[Old77]

That'd be really hard to cut those lines straight with a grinder. My cuts would be wavy!! :lol:

[Red91]

Looking good D!

[dagen_1]

that would make me queasy too!!! are you gonna re paint the bed green or do bed liner?

leaning towards repaint.

That'd be really hard to cut those lines straight with a grinder. My cuts would be wavy!! :lol:

i couldn't cut a straight line if my life depended on it haha.

Looking good D!

thanks... i'm beyond anxious and way past ready to get the bed back on.

[Red91]

leaning towards repaint.



i couldn't cut a straight line if my life depended on it haha.



thanks... i'm beyond anxious and way past ready to get the bed back on.

Keep her sour! I think it would look wierd with bedliner.

I am pretty good with a grinder and could PROBABLY pull of a straight line, but I would have to change my shorts after cutting into that paint!

I can't wait to see it man! It's gonna be sick!

[Old77]

Can you do bedliner with that sour apple color mixed in there so it matched? :) That'd be pretty sweet!! :)

[dagen_1]

Keep her sour! I think it would look wierd with bedliner.

I am pretty good with a grinder and could PROBABLY pull of a straight line, but I would have to change my shorts after cutting into that paint!

I can't wait to see it man! It's gonna be sick!

i'm leaning towards staying green

Can you do bedliner with that sour apple color mixed in there so it matched? :) That'd be pretty sweet!! :)

i've got to do some researching to see if anyone half-way local can do tinted/colored bed liner.

[dagen_1]

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/946544_477085489042490_1481306425_n_zpsd3cda4af.jp g

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/995917_477085579042481_1153154588_n_zps386a81fb.jp g

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/1017345_477085455709160_1631299242_n_zps95e59d7a.j pg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/942691_477085535709152_1859259515_n_zpsf9599627.jp g

after some serious welding, the legs are the next step.

[Old77]

made good progress on this!! :popcorn:

[dagen_1]

so anxious to reunite it with the frame! ahaha

[Bearcat91]

so anxious to reunite it with the frame! ahaha

do it!!! i cant wait any longer

[dagen_1]

took the truck to a local show yesterday since our club was a co-host for the event... i pulled my 6ft trailer with a generator and air compressor to lift it back up after the show. my EDC and some air management parts are supposed to be here Tuesday... anyhow, on to some pics.....

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/1069839_10153043448380252_2115588588_n_zps0fe35ec8 .jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/74705_4485594156582_342164676_n_zps6a28e1a5.jpg

Truckin' Aint For Sissies sent this pic... hehehe

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/clean-danielmadrid_zpsa401c7f6.jpg

[Red91]

Looks great man!

[dagen_1]

Looks great man!

thank you sir... i'm running out of patience with the bed though..lol

[dagen_1]

tiny update....

the bedside braces have been extended to compensate for the raised floor (while appearing stock)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/969036_484598361624536_20131990_n_zps22fa8be1.jpg

i wasn't gonna post of pic of this mod... but decided i would to show why the bed has been taking a long time.... Brandon, the fabricator asked if i would give him some wiggle room for some "artistic expression"... his idea was to incorporate the CHEVROLET letters from an old tail gate into the header panel of the bed. We've all seen this mod done on newer smooth tail gates and even Collin's hood... but Brandon or myself couldn't recall ever seening the graft done INSIDE the bed... so here goes!

the pic is dark, the sheetmetal is raw, bare in mind it needs much more work...

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/970609_484759901608382_870198027_n_zps4028ec23.jpg

i think when it's all said and done and repainted it will look pretty good *fingers crossed*

[Old77]

Definitely a unique mod :) I like it! :)


I think the C and the H are closer then the V and the R :hmm:


:lol: J/K :D

[dagen_1]

Definitely a unique mod :) I like it! :)


I think the C and the H are closer then the V and the R :hmm:


:lol: J/K :D

LOL.. i was looking at it and it hit me that the letters were never cut apart.. hehe

[Old77]

:D just figured it'd be fun to jack with ya :D

[dagen_1]

small update, here's the frame to support the opening at the rear of the bed. It will also be the mounting point for a flat panel which will be removable so i can access my water traps and manifold.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/16882_486636184754087_1433515919_n_zps148b1a3d.jpg

[Old77]

:hump:

[dagen_1]

i've got to get on the ball and swap the driver's side engine accessory bracket so i can get this sexy beast mounted and running... (thanks eric)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/airmgmt/DSCN0468_zpsb769094f.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/airmgmt/DSCN0467_zpsef3140a5.jpg

[Devs93]

is it on yet
is it on yet
is it on yet
is it on yet

[dagen_1]

is it on yet
is it on yet
is it on yet
is it on yet

:lol:

gonna tackle it this weekend if nothing major comes up.

[dagen_1]

not much of an update... but progress is progress..

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/1001730_496178190466553_791593768_n_zps8a48f5fa.jp g

i would have rather had the CHEVROLET graft flush with the header panel.. i guess it will have to do since i'm in a hurry at this point. Maybe it will look nice once it's all bodyworked and smoooooth and repainted.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/602451_10151671892578387_782371663_n_zps1928e3bf.j pg

[Old77]

I think it looks good :waytogo: Once finished I think it'll all come together :)

[Bearcat91]

looks awesome man! i like a lot!

[dagen_1]

I think it looks good :waytogo: Once finished I think it'll all come together :)

fingers crossed.. final bodywork and seam sealer this weekend

looks awesome man! i like a lot!

thanks geoff.. i'm on the fence, but i'm trying to focus on the finished product... it's odd seeing primer where paint used to be... lol

[Bearcat91]

haha thats understandable!!! like i said before it would of killed me to grind off and cut through that paint!!! i think it will look awesome

[dagen_1]

UPDATE:

i went and hauled the bed home last night. The bodywork was suposed to be finished out (minus paint) but since the guy working on it already had it 3 months, i decided to finish it myself. Here are some pics of it in natural light and some pics of the bottom side and the bracing involved.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSC00507_zpsa0cf8905.jpg

(ignore the chain and straps... still on the trailer.. lol)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSC00505_zps07f42a60.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSC00504_zps23b146e9.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSC00503_zps46666adf.jpg

i'll be addressing the underside and front end this evening/tomorrow with some POR and some more paint. THEN i'll set the bed on the truck and start on the inside of the bed... need some primer on it for a show this weekend, then i'll take the bed off after the show and start mounting the air management stuff.

[Old77]

That chevrolet script at the front is going to look great once painted! :)

[dagen_1]

driver's side view

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSCN0484_zps7b4e91d6.jpg

pass. side view

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSCN0485_zpsef09fef7.jpg

i've POR'd and reapplied spray bedliner to the effected areas to match the uneffected areas. these pics are mid-way through.. it's hard to photograph black in a dark environment :/

[dagen_1]

i can't hold out ... i SHOULD because the truck is dirty.. but here's a pic of her while adjusting the bed. had to use a couple washers to get the body lines correct..but i'm happy with it considering.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSCN0489_zps0687e0ee.jpg

[Old77]

:hump: doesn't get much sexier!!!

[dagen_1]

some more pics for informational purposes... hehe (seriously.. search for how to raise a bed floor.... 99% of the pics are of the finished product)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSCN0494_zpsf3e527f5.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSCN0496_zps85f30e34.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSCN0497_zps93ef70be.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/prepping%20for%20bags%202/DSCN0495_zps60871565.jpg

[dagen_1]

truck show this weekend....

enhanced:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/heritage%202k13/fb43f4a4-6dfe-471a-836b-6cfbf53516fa_zpsa52fc2b8.jpg

from a local photographer:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/heritage%202k13/1175026_596494960401686_2014264598_n_zps0365f047.j pg

pics i took:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/heritage%202k13/DSCN0526_zpse5a5cef1.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/heritage%202k13/DSCN0640_zps750e934f.jpg

[Old77]

Looks GOOD!!! That Colorado is cluttering up your shot! :lol:

[dagen_1]

Looks GOOD!!! That Colorado is cluttering up your shot! :lol:

thank you sir!

he's a club member... and i snapped the pic right fast before another member parked beside me.

[Red91]

Looks great man!

[dagen_1]

Beth Penna from All Time Low Magazine (online magazine) shot this pic at Heritage 2K13 last month...

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/heritage%202k13/1380447_337378933074610_969647258_n_zpsc9c31f59.jp g

[Old77]

That is a fantastic pic!!

[dagen_1]

That is a fantastic pic!!

i think so too.. not because my truck is in it.. but beth is talented with the camera and whatever editing software she's using.

[Old77]

Yeah, the color of your truck really pops in the pic. That looks outstanding for sure!

[Bearcat91]

That is a fantastic pic!!

x10000 looks sooo good! some awesome talent she has!

[dagen_1]

some of you may have seen this post on another forum.. but wanted to share since i'm keeping this thread updated as well.


a few pics from a local car show this weekend.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Facebook/CASA%20car%20%20truck%20show%202013/1374761_662669857084220_2103524358_n.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Facebook/CASA%20car%20%20truck%20show%202013/1268401_662667253751147_318877045_o.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Facebook/CASA%20car%20%20truck%20show%202013/1274613_662667027084503_266765182_o.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Facebook/CASA%20car%20%20truck%20show%202013/1147514_662665300418009_1611171270_o.jpg

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Facebook/CASA%20car%20%20truck%20show%202013/1293039_662662903751582_1661674000_o.jpg

2nd place "lowrider"

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/dagen_1/Facebook/CASA%20car%20%20truck%20show%202013/1380519_662631370421402_671455754_n_zpsfc932436.jp g

[Old77]

cool pics :) any full pics of that "stone city" truck? Was it a nice truck or just funny decals? :)

Also, that square S-10 next to you looks to be pretty clean and in good shape :) I love the square body s-10s!!

[rj2]

I love that truck dewayne. I tell you all the time on facebook I want it and its one of my favorite trucks ever. Chad did a rediculous job too. His build pic of your truck are awesome